I recently attended a  conference which discussed "The Brain & Law" which I found very interesting and thought provoking,  from both  legal and medical perspectives. The session discussed the advances in medical research in relation to brain trauma, particularly concussion and how 'microglia' reacts in trauma, which will impact on  personal injury law and also on patients/clients who suffer head injuries,  including concussion. I recently watched a movie titled "Concussion", which recounted events, albeit with creative license, and showed Dr Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, being stonewalled by the American NFL as he tried to ring  alarm bells on the effects of repeated head trauma on NFL players’ health. What are the long-term health risks  and legal position for the various sporting bodies  in Australia in respect to  a players 'head trauma', including what could be considered a light knock that may cause concussion? … [Read more...]